Hanabee Entertainment today announced that they have just acquired the rights to the highly praised anime fantasy film “Patema Inverted” BUT that’s not all! The young Australian anime distributor alongside the Melbourne International Film Festival are extremely excited to reveal to us that “Patema Inverted” will premiere at this year’s festival as a part of the “Official Selection”.
Don’t event think about letting your guard down because there’s one more surprise for all you anime film fans out there: The director of “Patema Inverted”, the man himself, a legend in the anime industry, Mr. Yasuhiro Yoshiura has also been revealed to be making his way to Australia as an honorary guest for the 2014 festival alongside his movie.
An enthusiastic participant in all phases of the production process, Mr.Yoshiura heralds the arrival of the next zeitgeist in anime. After graduating from the Kyushu University of Design, Mr.Yoshuira wrote and directed his first short animation titled Pale Cocoon. He then created the brilliant Time of Eve, a six part series he wrote and directed, which won the Original Video Animation category prize at the 9th annual Tokyo Anime awards. Time of Eve was also the third most downloaded iTunes Movie in 2011 alongside Toy Story 3 and Inception. – Hanabee Entertainment
This is looking to be another fantastic year for the Melbourne International Film Festival as well as for all anime fans living down here in Australia. The festival is set to run from the 31st of July all the way up until the 17th of August. So far, no actually screening times have been announced but you can be sure we’ll have the listing here on the site as soon as they’re announced. For any more information on the festival head the official Melbourne International Comedy Festival site (click here).
Cosmic DJ is a music generator of intergalactic beats across a galaxy of madness. The bizarre and intriguing title, which originated on iPad last year, is currently available via Steam’s Early Access Program for Windows and Mac. What is significantly different about Gl33k and Devolver Digital’s game is the ability for players to create and share music with an eccentric cover artwork.
Music fanatics are invited to take on the role of Cosmic DJ – a robot who is driven by the power of music. However, bad vibes have surfaced within space because of the villainous STEVE4, who has hijacked the “Jamtennas.” The campaign mode takes players on a crazy music adventure, with six missions (five currently available) for players to gain back control of the Jamtenna Network. In addition, there is a quick play mode for players who are more interested in doing their own jamming sessions. Based on the preview, it is fair to say that Cosmic DJ is better suited to casual gamers of all ages, who enjoy the art of musical improvisation.
In order to dominate the Jamtenna Network and defeat STEVE4, Cosmic DJ needs to get all the transmitters working again. The first task is to track down the drummer, keyboard player and guitarist of the Robot Band (who have turned away from their love of music for deadbeat jobs) and reunite the group by reminding them how sweet being in a band is. The next step is to resolve a lover’s quarrel by returning to the happy phases of their relationship (gotta love that hang gliding date) and sending out good vibes with the power of love. The third objective is to re-establish the power of friendship between two best mates by building music around their most fond memories (can’t go wrong with laser skating). The fourth goal is to reassemble the space corgi, ‘Potato’, who got blasted to bits when STEVE4 sent out bad tunes through the network. The final mission is a showdown with STEVE4 at a dance party, with the power of the Jamtenna Network it is impossible to lose.
Cosmic DJ features the adorable Corgi, ‘Potato’ (a.k.a. Potato Pancake Wisirup) owned by Kat Wenske.
The gameplay is very basic, mainly because it is more improvisational than technical. Players are given the choice of several groovy instruments, including; keyboards, guitar, drums and voice samples to sequence into their 32-beat mixed jams. For each mission there is a particular set of diverse and funky sounds that work really well, such as; attack rave, slap bass, girls gone mild, synth ping, dog life, horse laser and saw floor. Using the keys Z, X, C and V (also A, S, D, F works) which are displayed on the four pads, players can tap their own beats. Alternatively, players can also use a grid sequencer, with the click of the mouse to create the perfect rhythm. On the off-chance you don’t like the combination of sounds; you can clear what you have done and start over as many times as you want to.
Once the set bar of the jam metre is reached, players can submit their creations. The best part is that once each Jamtenna is repaired, Cosmic DJ can listen to their combined recordings and convert their tracks into an MP3 file that can be shared via SoundCloud. This feature allows players to form their own collection of Cosmic DJ hits for future stardom. While the song recording is in progress, players can design their own cover artwork using a range of themes, drawing and sticker tools to personalise the new track.
As there is no differentiating factor in the looping process of gameplay, players are confined to creating songs in a very repetitious environment. It would be nice to see a multiplayer component, which would enable more players to jam more competitively and get more out of the Cosmic DJ experience. Having a wider network of players creating songs together would not steer the focus away from the joys of embracing music.
Cosmic DJ is defined foremost by the intense audio and visuals on display. To be completely honest, the radiating flashes of unclear animations of the 3D digital world were extremely disorienting and dramatized considerably, for the one-dimensional storyline. With the overlapping sound mixing and overwhelming visuals, it was more challenging to keep my eyes on the screen than anything else. In terms of audio, the robotic voiceover could be improved, as well as the “cheesy” dialogue. For example, in the mission to do with the lover’s quarrel, the DJ says, “Sometimes people don’t realise that love IS like a video game. There are challenges, you can level up and you can make a nice coat out of wolf pelts.” Nevertheless, the music making instruments are great fun and player’s will find that each song they create is incredibly unique.
Cosmic DJ still needs some fine-tuning before the game is officially released. The storyline is underdeveloped and does not add to the rhythmic experience; rather it serves as background imagery for players. The developers might want to consider expanding the game for multiplayer functionality, with the ability for online players to vote on the best jams. While the game is still in the early stages of development, it is currently up and running for play on Steam. For those who prefer games that focus primarily on being fun and silly, than Cosmic DJ is definitely a track on the to-do list.
Company to reveal World of Tanks Blitz release date
May 20, 2014 — Wargaming today announced details of the company’s presence at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2014 in Los Angeles on June 10 – 12. With a massive 10,000 square feet booth located at 623 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, Wargaming plans to showcase a number of titles to E3 attendees.
The company’s multiplatform lineup will include the PC sensation World of Tanks, with its major overhaul currently underway, and World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition with a brand new line of vehicles. Rounding out the lineup, Wargaming will announce the release date of the mobile MMO action game World of Tanks Blitz that successfully soft-launched in Scandinavian countries and will go live globally soon.
Visitors at the booth will be able to participate in exclusive giveaways during the show and try their hand at a number of Wargaming titles, including World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, and World of Tanks Blitz at one of the many gaming stations.
Wargaming will also exhibit two armored vehicles at E3: the M4 Sherman medium tank will be on display outside of the South Hall, while the T-62A medium tank will be featured within the booth during the expo.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles and employs over 3,000 people across such key regions as North America, Europe, Russia, Asia, and Australia.
Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to mid-20th century warfare that will include the company’s flagship armored MMO World of Tanks, launched in April 2011 and currently boasting over 80 million players worldwide, the flight combat World of Warplanes that took off in November 2013 with over 4.5 million pilots, and the naval World of Warships, scheduled for release in 2014.
In June 2012, Wargaming announced the Wargaming.net Service, the epicenter of the online battle gaming universe that will gather the series under a single portal—www.wargaming.net.
Comixology alongside Gestalt Comics are extremely excited to announce that tomorrow they will be releasing the first issue of the Australian comic book series “Broken Line”. The comic – written by Andrew Constant (“Torn”) and illustrated by Emily Smith (“Unmasked”) – follows the story of a man and his car as they do their best to survive in the harsh post-nuclear apocalyptic landscape of Australia.
In a Nuclear Apocalypse, where the otherworldly has begun to seep in, two men are drawn together; but is it to fight, to kill, or to save?
The comic will only be released digitally on the 21st of May (tomorrow) through the Comixology and Gestalt Comics websites both of which you can get to by clicking on their respective names. The issue will go for $1.99 so you’ve got nothing to lose by buying a copy and trying it out, though if you’re not convinced we’ve provided a few “Broken Line” preview images below.
New levels, characters, gadgets and the new Nightmare Mode all included in this free update
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 20, 2014 –Ubisoft®has announced that Rayman Fiesta Run has received its first major update that brings new levels, gadgets, characters and a new mode to players. This update is now available on the App Store, Google Play the Amazon App Store, and Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 stores.
This massive update includes 16 new and invaded levels as well as a tough new boss to square off against. Additionally, three new characters and two new gadgets, one allowing players to re-spawn after death and the other attracting lums, is now available.
Not for the faint of heart, the new merciless Nightmare Mode has arrived to challenge even the most skilled Rayman Fiesta Run players. Perfect runs must be completed through 36 invaded levels of spikes and death traps or players’ progression resets and they must start over.
Developed by Ubisoft Casablanca, Rayman Fiesta Run follows the success of Rayman Jungle Run, winner of the App Store’s BEST of 2012 award. Equipped with new features and modes, Rayman is now able to swim, shrink and has access to new power-ups to help him take-on a brand new world.
Rayman Fiesta Run is available on the following platforms:
Rdio expands global footprint with launch in nine new countries Leading music streaming service is now available in 60 countries
Rdio (www.rdio.com), one of the largest streaming music services in the world, has announced its expansion into nine new territories, including Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Slovakia and Slovenia. Now available in 60 countries, Rdio continues to match its rapid global momentum with a continuous catalogue expansion, including an emphasis on the incorporation of a local repertoire of music in these territories.
“Rdio continues its focus to deliver the best music listening and discovery experience to every territory we bring into our global network, and to provide this premier experience at a great value to our listeners,” said Anthony Bay, CEO for Rdio.
“We’re thrilled to have been able to expand from two to 60 countries in less than four years, while also pairing this rapid growth with regular catalogue increases reflective of the amazing and distinct music that impacts the culture of each country we serve.”
To coincide with the launch, Rdio has created the “Rdio’s 60 Countries 60 Streams” playlist. Featuring one track from each of the 60 countries in Rdio’s network, the playlist combines current chart toppers, unforgettable classics, hometown anthems and Rdio favorites from around the globe.
With Rdio, music fans can access a massive catalogue of over 25 million songs or start a custom station. The New York Times recently called Rdio its “go-to music app” for its “beautiful design and user interface,” while Mashable has lauded it as the “music discovery version of a candy store.”
New users, including those in the nine newly launched territories, can sign up at rdio.com and start listening instantly for free on the web and get a 14-day trial of Rdio Unlimited with full access everywhere, including mobile.
ASTRO GAMING UPDATES AWARD-WINNING A40 PRO-GAMING HEADSETS WITH NEW NEON COLOURS
Critically Acclaimed ASTRO Gaming A40 Headsets available soon in High-Style, Retro Neon Colours: Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red
Can Neon Colours Improve Gaming Performance?
ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment for professional and hardcore gamers, announce a slew of bright new neon colours for the brand’s most popular product the ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headset. Over the years, ASTRO Gaming fans have been clamouring in support of a wider colour palette for the studio’s best-selling audiophile-grade headsets and today ASTRO officially reveals a July 2014 release of four of the most requested colours – Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red. The ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headset’s four new neon colour choices join the two existing colour options of Black and White.
“ASTRO Gaming has one of the most passionate fan bases in the gaming industry and we’ve always paid close attention to their suggestions for product improvement – it’s a critical part of how we’ve maintained our edge, delivering technologically superior, professionally performing and cutting-edge products year after year after year,” said Aron Drayer, Director of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming. “While there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence that Neon Colours can improve gaming performance there is no question that any player sporting a new set of Neon A40s is going to stand out in a crowd and may even distract a few opposing players!”
New Neon Colours: Four new high-style, neon colour choices: Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red. The new neon colours join the A40’s existing black and white choices for a total of six colour options.
Multi-System Compatibility: When bought with the MixAmp™ Pro, the ASTRO Gaming A40 Headset’s are compatible with any major platform you choose to game on. Whether you’re gaming on a PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PC, or a mobile platform, ASTRO has you covered. PS4 Compatibility: ASTRO Gaming headsets are fully compatible with PS4 once the Firmware 1.50 update has been applied to the console. When paired with the MixAmp™ Pro, A40 headsets deliver Dolby® Digital 5.1 and 7.1 game audio and full voice chat functionality over the PlayStation Network. Xbox One Compatibility: Game Audio. Once the Xbox One system update is performed, it enables Dolby® 5.1/7.1 through the optical SPDIF. Xbox One consoles with the latest system update allows ASTRO products to deliver GAME AUDIO in 7.1 Dolby® Digital surround sound. Voice Chat.The connector on the controller is now a proprietary port, meaning that all ASTRO products will require an adapter to connect to Xbox Live for online VOICE CHAT. Microsoft’s Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter is now available as a stand-alone product.
Quick Disconnect Cabling System: Updated version of the ASTRO Quick Disconnect system, offering the same flexibility of using multiple cable types and lengths, but now plugging directly into the headset via a 3.5mm 4-pole jack instead of the original mid-cable release. This increases reliability and durability while also making it easier to change to preferred cable lengths and update cables as desired.
Media Controller Cable: Designed to move freely between mobile, console and PC gaming, the ASTRO A40 Headset features a unique Media Controller Cable providing total audio control featuring: an in-line mic; an in-line mute; a switch that toggles between in-line and boom mics; a multi-use call/pick-up/music track control button; and, a volume control wheel.
Best Sounding ASTRO Headsets Ever: The 2013 Edition ASTRO A40 has re-tuned drivers and enclosures with improved low-end response and less distortion at high volumes making them the most accurate ASTRO headsets ever.
ASTRO Audio Experience – Engineered specifically for gaming, ASTRO Audio delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience. ASTRO A40 headsets are designed for extended game playing, movie watching and music listening sessions and feature superior fit and finish.
Removable Mic System: The ASTRO A40 features a highly precise, removable boom mic, which can be removed and swapped from ear to ear for a more customizable in-game communication experience.
Customisable Speaker Tags: ASTRO A40 headsets feature a magnetic, removable and customisable Speaker Tag system. Tags can be designed online to create a unique look for teams, clans, guilds or simply for pure personal expression.
SRP: $229 Headset Only. SRP when purchased with the MixAmp™ Pro: $329
Established in 2003, Bluemouth Interactive is a leading independent supplier of video game, mobile phone and audio accessories in Asia Pacific. Bluemouth’s award winning product portfolio and regional distribution capability have positioned the business at the leading edge of entertainment distribution. Bluemouth’s Management team is comprised of several entertainment industry professionals who have previously held senior roles at leading public listed entertainment companies including Disney, Take-Two, THQ, Paramount and Warner. Bluemouth’s insistence on genuine partnership and market development ensures that Bluemouth Interactive remain the trusted business partner of choice for entertainment accessories in Asia Pacific. Please visit our website for further information www.bluemouth.com or join us at facebook.com/BluemouthInteractive
About ASTRO Gaming
ASTRO Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for pro gamers, leagues, gaming enthusiasts and their lifestyles. Spun-off from design powerhouse ASTRO Studios, known in the gaming world for designing the Microsoft Xbox 360™, Alienware PCs, and HP’s Gaming PCs, ASTRO Gaming produces a line of gamer-centric “tech-life” products, supporting this rapidly growing community. ASTRO Gaming’s product line includes the A50 Wireless Headset, the A40 Audio System, the A30 Cross-Gaming Headset, and the Transport Series of gaming gear bags.
About Skullcandy, Inc.
Skullcandy is the leading global lifestyle and performance audio brand driven by the creativity and irreverence of youth culture. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other related products under the Skullcandy, Astro Gaming and 2XL by Skullcandy brands. Skullcandy was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the world’s most distinct audio brands by bringing unique technology, colour, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. The Company’s products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels in the U.S. and approximately 80 countries worldwide. Visit skullcandy.com, or join us at facebook.com/skullcandy or on Twitter @skullcandy.
TORIBASH, STRATEGIC TURN-BASED FIGHTING GAME, NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM FREE-TO-PLAY
Santa Ana, Calif., (May 19, 2014) – Nicalis, Inc., developer and publisher of independently awesome video games, announces that the turn-based fighting game Toribash—developed by Nabi Studios—has been released on Steam.
“Steam is going to be amazing for Toribash. Even just getting access to the built-in auto-update has made rolling out new features faster and easier. Having achievements pop up in real time is very cool too,” said resident martial arts master at Nabi Studios, Hampus Soderstrom. “We had always planned to do a friend list with some kind of messaging system, but it never came together because the overhead was just too much for a game like Toribash. With Steam, though, we get access to a great friends system, much better than the one we have in Toribash right now.”
About Toribash
Toribash is a turn-based fighting game where the player has full control over every muscle in the fighter’s body. Create your own martial arts movies in single-player sandbox mode, or join the competition in the multiplayer modes. The focus is on tactics rather than reaction and button mashing. The game features advanced physics, full dismemberment, decapitation, and comic-style blood.
The tactical-style fighting in Toribash allows players to plan each move in minute detail. A ghosted preview of how your changes will affect your fighter’s movements is presented seamlessly as you contract and contort muscles in an attempt to become the ultimate Toribash champion.
Game Features
Free-To-Play
Cross-platform multiplayer
Sandbox single-player training
Billions of move combinations
Full body dismemberment
Joint fractures
Fluid blood
Daily tournaments
An active clan community
Private dojos
Thousands of user-made game mods and scripts
Thousands of in-game items
Open and free secondary market for items
Unlimited character customizations: flames, custom textures and models for character body parts
Fight replays
Real Time Raytracing
Fight environments
Single sign-in on all platforms
Toribash continues Nicalis’ partnerships with ultra-talented and super-awesome independent developers. Previously Nicalis has teamed up with Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth), Studio Pixel (Cave Story, Ikachan), Nicklas Nygren (NightSky), Hotapen (Legend of Raven) and Terry Cavanagh (VVVVVV).
Based in Southern California, Nicalis, Inc. is an independent developer and digital publisher with a proven track record for developing and publishing well-polished games. Founded in 2007, Nicalis continually seeks to enhance and improve the quality of video games throughout the game industry. More information on Nicalis can be found athttp://www.nicalis.com andhttp://www.twitter.com/nicalis
Overview Over the course of the first two episodes in Season Two of The Walking Dead Telltale Games have managed to turn Clementine from a girl who we used to protect and try to teach to a survivor trying to do her best in a terrible situation. Separated from everyone she once knew, Clementine found herself a new group only for that group to come with danger far different from a Walker. Now after the events of A House Divided, how will Clementine handle being In Harm’s Way?
Story Of course it is worth noting right at the beginning here that this review will cover events that happened in the first and second episode which means that there will be spoilers for All That Remains and A House Divided from here on, though no significant spoilers for this episode will be revealed.
That being said, those who have already played A House Divided likely realize that a number of their decisions during the final half of that episode will play a role in how many survivors Carver actually managed to capture as a couple of characters might have met their end last episode. Using two separate save files to identify the changes, there are some noticeable differences depending on whether or not these characters survived and it will be interesting to see how their survival will affect things from here on out.
As mentioned, Clementine, Kenny, and the rest of the new survivors have been captured by Carver’s group and have been taken back to Carver’s base, which is more like a prison community than anything else. As we have seen a bit in the past, while zombies are dangerous the humans can be destructive to everything around them and with Carver we have a new villain that players will likely grow to hate after his brutal introduction last episode.
Carver makes for an interesting villain and I say this because although he is a cruel cold blooded killer with a dictator complex that strikes fear into those around him, there is a certain part of me that sees where he once might have been a reasonable person before forced to become the man we see in this game.
With Clementine and the rest of the survivors now a part of Carver’s community there are a number of intriguing situations in place as we meet new characters that are so desperate for help that they are willing to listen to Carver regardless of what he does, as well as those who might be willing to help Clementine and the others escape what Carver has become. That being said, the new characters are a mixed bag with only one of the newly introduced members at Carver’s camp being noteworthy while others are a bit annoying to be honest.
Either way, players are placed in a different situation this time around mainly because there are a number of times that players will need to make specific decisions that will possibly stir up distrust amongst the group as well as side with an old friend or your new ones. Throughout this episode we see a number of characters developed as well as some more choices that, may seem small for now, but at least a few will have major consequences for how things will turn out.
It is worth noting that those who picked up the 400 Days DLC will notice that a number of characters from the DLC might appear at Carver’s camp alongside Bonnie and Tavia depending on who went with you at the end of the 400 Days episode. Their roles are unfortunately rather minimal as they play background characters with only a few lines of dialogue but it is nice to see some sort of callback here.
Gameplay With The Walking Dead: In Harm’s Way we actually aren’t given a ton of gameplay to experience. There are still action pieces but these are spread few and far between in this episode. Instead players will be sneaking around here and there while examining a few areas as well as gathering items, even if it seems like it is nearly impossible to fail getting a specific item, making In Harm’s Way feel just as limiting as the last episode.
The aforementioned action sequences are as satisfying as ever with quick time events or aiming required to strike a zombie properly and it is clear that Clementine is coming into her own as a survivor, even if her height and age are still limiting what she can actually pull off in a bad situation. The decisions one makes throughout the episode also remain the same but it can be said that there are a few brutal ones to make in this episode that can result in a couple of extremely bloody scenes.
Visuals & Audio After a certain scene that players can choose to stay and watch or leave behind, it is clearly evident that Telltale’s comic book art style is the best thing for this series as the amount of gore that can be portrayed in such a style can be gruesome looking without pushing the boundary too far for some to accept. Of course the art style also remains a great looking fit that gives the game a memorable look.
The various voice actors for the series continue to fit their roles quite nicely in this episode which is necessary to deliver the amount of drama that takes place during In Harm’s Way. The way background characters talk while trying to sneak through an area is a nice touch even if getting caught never feels like a problem and the music for the credit sequence is rather fitting.
Overall The Walking Dead Season Two: In Harm’s Way is a brutal episode full of drama and character development as Clementine and the rest of the survivors are forced to deal with Carver and the “safe haven” run with a bloody fist. By delivering such an impactful episode that focused more on the human element than basic survival, this only raised the series’ tension further as we continue to see Clementine grow. As to what she will be growing into and what will happen next after the final events of In Harm’s Way, we will have to wait and see.
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This weekend at Anime Central MangaGamer announced a new title that they would be releasing in the future and fans of discount hentai will be happy to hear it is another game from Morning Star. This PC title is Royal Guard Melissa which is the sequel to Warrior Princess Asuka. Currently there is no release date or price announced for the game but it is worth noting that it will feature tentacles, some form of futanari action, and more.
Royal Guard Melissa tries to find and assassinate the ringleader of the magical forces that have invaded the royal capital by acting as a sex slave and also rescue Asuka, but unfortunately she fails and a ghastly hell awaits her.
This weekend at Anime Central